Sentry Peach Tree
Description
Start the season off right! An early producer of beautiful peaches. This variety bears crops before almost any other. The fruit is firm and attractive with sweet yellow flesh that makes it a favorite at any table. Developed in Beltsville, Maryland, released in 1980. Resistant to bacterial spot. Semi-freestone. Ripens in July. Self-pollinating.
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Characteristics
Bloom Color | Pink |
Bloom Time | Early |
Chill Hours | 850 - 900 |
Fruit Color | Red |
Fruit Size | Medium - Large |
Hardiness Zone Range | 5 - 8 |
Pollination | Self-Pollinating |
Ripens/Harvest | July |
Shade/Sun | Full Sun |
Soil Composition | Loamy |
Soil Moisture | Well Drained - Average Moistness |
Soil pH Level | 6.0 - 7.0 |
Taste | Sweet |
Texture | Firm |
Years to Bear | 2 - 4 |
Size & Spacing
Mature Size
Recommended Spacing
Zone Compatibility
Pollination
Tools & Supplies
Planting & Care
Learn all about how to grow peach trees in The Growing Guide. An entire section of our website dedicated to your growing success.
Shipping Information
Arrives when it's time to plant
Questions & Answers
This variety requires up to 850 chill hours.
To prevent Japanese beetles from harming your peach trees next summer, here are some strategies:
Handpicking: Early in the morning, when beetles are less active, you can manually remove them from your trees and drop them into a bucket of soapy water.
Neem Oil: Apply neem oil as it repels beetles and can interrupt their feeding cycle, reducing the damage they cause.
Insecticidal Soap or Sprays: Use insecticidal soap or pyrethrin-based insecticides, especially during the active period for beetles (typically late June to August).
Milky Spore or Beneficial Nematodes: These biological treatments target Japanese beetle grubs in the soil, reducing the population over time.
Row Covers: Use fine netting to cover the trees during beetle season to physically block them from accessing the tree.
Companion Planting: Consider planting repellent plants like garlic, catnip, or tansy near your peach trees to deter beetles.
Start applying these methods before the beetle season to minimize damage next summer.
We appreciate you reaching out to us. We use several different rootstocks, depending upon the desired result and what is available. For that reason, we're unable to guarantee a specific rootstock.
If you have any further questions please don't hesitate to reach back out to us. Have a great day!
Yes, if you don't practice proper fungus control. You must spray all stone fruit trees at 2 week intervals until the fruit begins to ripen.
Thank you for your inquiry. This variety is best for fresh-eating and may not work well in any type of cooking.
Want to try it in 4B.
Developed in Maryland just down the road from me, disease-resistant and good fruit size, early variety
This tree was developed locally
price and needed another peach to my private orchard